Savory Serbian Gibanica With Feta Cheese
Salty Serbian gibanica is a layered pastry featuring a blend of cottage cheese, cream cheese, and feta cheese between sheets of filo dough.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 F.
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Beat cream cheese until fluffy, then incorporate 3 eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in cottage cheese and feta cheese.
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Fold two filo sheets in half and place into a lightly buttered 13x9-inch pan.
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Brush the filo with melted butter, then spread with about 1/2 cup of the cheese filling. Repeat this layering until only three filo sheets remain.
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Cover with the final three filo sheets and brush with any remaining butter.
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Place the pan on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for approximately 1 hour or until golden.
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Allow to rest for 15-20 minutes before cutting into squares and serving warm.